Where to take colleagues and clients without losing the evening to a cab ride. Every place here is about 15 minutes' walk or less, sorted closest first.
155 Wellington St W · steps from Union Station
Steak and seafood chophouse built for corporate hosting, with a private dining room and full buyouts.
Bisha Hotel, Blue Jays Way · Entertainment District · about 8 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Modern Japanese with Korean flavours from chef Akira Back, on the second floor of the Bisha Hotel. A polished room close to the convention centre.
Entertainment District · steps from the convention centre
The safe bet for a client dinner that needs to impress. A discreet private dining room, plus a Tasting Room table for 8 to 10.
150 King St W, Financial District
Relaxed and dependable, with a menu that works for everyone. A good default when the group is big and mixed.
Shangri-La Toronto, University Ave · about 10 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Upscale Cantonese from the Hong Kong group, inside the Shangri-La. Known for its applewood-roasted Peking duck.
York St, Maple Leaf Square, steps from Scotiabank Arena · about 10 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The pregame dinner next to Scotiabank Arena. A second-floor private room and a large main dining room make it easy to feed a big group before puck drop.
TD Bank Tower, 54th floor · Financial District · about 11 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Contemporary Canadian cooking on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower, with some of the best views in the city. Two private rooms make it a classic for client dinners.
CIBC Square, 81 Bay St · about 13 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Long-running Toronto steakhouse, open since 2007 and now on the fourth floor of CIBC Square. Dry-aged steaks, a big raw bar and a strong wine list.
Bay & Adelaide · Financial District · about 15 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Greek seafood house with fish flown in from the Mediterranean and a market display to choose from. Large semi-private rooms suit big groups.
St. Regis · Financial District
Grand room high above the Financial District, with a private second-floor loft for dinners.
King St W at Metro Hall · about 6 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Aburi sushi and modern Japanese from the team behind Miku. Set gozen and sushi lunches keep a working lunch moving.
Brookfield Place, Bay & Front · about 12 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei cooking in a big, bold room. Bento boxes and lunch sets work best for a less formal meeting.
CIBC Square, 81 Bay St · about 13 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The bistro offshoot of chef Patrick Kriss's Aloette, steps from Union Station. Burgers, fried chicken and salads served fast enough for a weekday lunch.
333 Bay St · Financial District · about 15 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
New Japanese steakhouse built around an open robata grill, serving Wagyu from Kobe and Himeji. Weekday lunch adds quicker dishes.
InterContinental Toronto Centre, Front St W · linked to the convention centre's North Building · about 2 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The InterContinental Toronto Centre's restaurant, under a glass canopy and joined through the hotel lobby to the convention centre. Breakfast starts at 7 AM every day.
The Ritz-Carlton, 181 Wellington St W · about 4 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The Ritz-Carlton's Italian restaurant, a Forbes Four-Star pick, a few minutes from the convention centre. Breakfast is served every morning.
Fairmont Royal York, Front St W · across from Union Station · about 7 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The Fairmont Royal York's brasserie, with a breakfast buffet each morning. Small private rooms make it easy to keep a breakfast meeting private.
Fairmont Royal York, Front St W · across from Union Station · about 7 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Art Deco champagne and cocktail bar in the Royal York lobby, built around a two-sided bronze clock tower. Ranked 19th on Canada's 100 Best Bars in 2024.
Fairmont Royal York, Front St W · across from Union Station · about 7 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Art Deco cocktail bar off the Royal York lobby, ranked sixth on Canada's 100 Best Bars in 2025. Famous for its Birdbath Martini.
Shangri-La Toronto, University Ave · about 10 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
A 90-seat living-room-style lounge with two-storey windows and live piano. Easy to find a corner to talk after dinner.
Azure Restaurant & Bar: about 2 minutes' walk. Regular tables; private rooms Sapphire and Turquoise for events (capacity not published). TOCA: about 4 minutes' walk. Regular tables for small meetings. Minami: about 6 minutes' walk. Private lounge for 32; half the dining room for 40; buyouts to 110 seated. Riley's Fish & Steak: about 6 minutes' walk. Private room up to 40; full buyouts available. Clockwork: about 7 minutes' walk. About 60 seats, with Pullman-style banquettes; partial private dining for groups. Library Bar: about 7 minutes' walk. Small bar and banquettes; best for 2 to 6.
Minami, about 6 minutes' walk. Chotto Matte, about 12 minutes' walk. Aloette Bay, about 13 minutes' walk. Shinji, about 15 minutes' walk.
During big conferences, book private rooms as soon as your dates are set. In a normal week, 3 to 4 weeks ahead is enough for groups of 10 or more.